The 2015 edition of AY Live, fast becoming a strong contender for Nigeria’s premier comedy showcase, took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 and lasted till the early hours of Monday.
AY (real name Ayo Makun), said a lot of efforts were made in featuring some of the nation’s best entertainers at the annual comedy and music show and the efforts showed. The event saw a host of several A-list celebrities storm the Maltina-sponsored comedy/music concert. Some of the ubiquitous stars included Uti Nwachukwu, Yomi Casual, IK Ogbonna, Funke Akindele, Vector, Okey Bakassi, Gbenro Ajibade, Osas Ighodaro, Ubi Franklin, Lilian Esoro, Freeze, Jimmy Jatt, Kenneth Okolie, Kiss Daniel, Lilian Afegbai, Betty Irabor, Toyin Aimakhu-Johnson, Yaw, and Yibo Koko and several others. Comedian AY seemed especially pleased with this year’s event, naming this year’s outing one of the best since the history of the event.
There were musical performances from the incomparable legend Onyeka Onwenu, who took guests down memory lane with some of her evergreen hits. Hers was a particular highlight of the night. Other musical performers were Sexy Steel, Vector, Korede Bello, Lil Kesh, Kiss Daniel, Xplicit Dance Crew, Camerounian Makossa star- Awilo Longomba, Phyno and MC Galaxy.
AY headlined the comedy aspect of the event, in addition to sharing co-hosting duties for the event with Cool FM On-Air Personality, Freeze. Other comedians at the evenet were Laff Up, Mc Shakara, Still Ringing, I Go Dye, Ushbebe, Acapella, Akpororo, Seyi Law, Helen Paul, Princess and Funnybone.
The show also gave a nod to the recently concluded general presidential elections and gave kudos to the outgoing president Goodluck Jonathan during his set, AY urged everyone to give a round of applause to Jonathan, stating that he is the reason the event could hold in peace today, He said ‘Goodluck is a true epitome of what a statesman should be, and a real reflection of the change this country needs. He put the peace and wellbeing of this country before his ambition, and I can liken him to Jesus Christ today who sacrificed himself for us all and resurrected today,’ AY stated. And the crowded hall complied with AY to give Goodluck Jonathan a standing ovation....
Needless to say the event was a resounding success. The AY Live series will continue with the Port Harcourt and Abuja legs billed to hold later in the year.
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